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2 Samuel 15:12 KJV
2 Samuel · chapter 15 · verse 12
And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counsellor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.2 Samuel 15:12 · King James Version
2 Samuel 15:12 in context
10But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron.
11And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing.
12And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counsellor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.
13And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
14And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not else escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- AhithophelʼĂchîythôphelAchithophel, an IsraeliteH302 →
- counselloryâʻatsto adviseH3289 →
- sacrificeszebachproperly, a slaughterH2077 →
- GiloniteGîylônîya Gilonite or inhabitant of GilohH1526 →
- AbsalomʼĂbîyshâlôwmAbshalom, a son of DavidH53 →
- David'sDâvidDavid, the youngest son of JesseH1732 →
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We have here the breaking out of Absalom's rebellion, which he had long been contriving. It is said to be after forty years, Sa2 15:7. But whence it is to be dated we are not told; not from David's beginning his reign, for then it would fall in the last year of his life, which is not probable;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 7-12